Just the thought of having to call in Animal Control in Anne Arundel County to remove a snake from their homes, is enough to send a shiver down many resident’s spines. However, with over 430 species of snakes in the United States alone, it is more common than you might think. It is better to call in someone like Accutech Pest Management to remove the snake from your home, than to try to do it yourself. Although, it is actually rare for a venomous snake to enter a home, it has been known to happen and it is best to let the professionals do their job. With that being said, there are many myths concerning snakes that need to be dispelled, read on for a few of them.
Myth One: Snakes are Clammy and Slimy to the Touch
Snakes actually have smooth scales that are nowhere near clammy. Depending on where you find the snake at, it can be cool or warm to the touch. No snake is ever slimy, and they adapt to the climate they are in since they cannot create heat in their own bodies.
Myth Two: Every Snake has Fangs and a Bite Leads to Certain Death
First off, not every snake has fangs, and not every snakebite hurts. Not every snake is poisonous, and they don’t just attack people as seen in the movies. The fact is that only venomous snakes have front fangs, including copperheads, cottonmouths, and vipers. Any snake can bite you, but most times the bites don’t even hurt. This is not to say, that you need to ignore snakes found on your property. It is best to call in Animal Control in Anne Arundel County to remove the snake, so that no one, you or the snake, gets hurt.
Myth Three: Pet Boas and Pythons can Eat You
Once again, the horror movies are wrong, and there has never been a recorded instance of a snake eating its master. Snakes like Ball Pythons and Boas, don’t get large enough.
If you keep anacondas or even Burmese, you do need to have the expertise to care for them, because Burmese have killed their owners before, however, they have never had them for dinner. Follow us on Facebook!
